2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2001 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen Saxo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Saxo | RPM 7000 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |